Episcopal church weighs same-sex blessing

10:11 PM,
Oct. 6, 2012

Russell Jacobus

Written by

Hannah O?Brien
Gannett Wisconsin Media

The U.S. Episcopal Church is paving its way as the first major religious denomination in the country to bless same-sex relationships. This month, the local Episcopal diocese will decide whether clergy here can use the new blessing.

Earlier this year at its general convention, the national church authorized the provisional use of a liturgy to bless same-sex couples. The liturgy can be used beginning in December if local bishops choose to allow it.

"The church says we can use it, but it is under the authority of the local bishops whether to use it," said Bishop Russell Jacobus of the Episcopal ...